By Rachel Efetha, Chartered Financial Planner. What are Enterprise Investment Schemes? The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is a UK government initiative designed to encourage investment in small, early-stage companies by offering tax benefits to investors. Here’s a simple explanation of its key benefits: Income Tax Relief: If you invest in an EIS-qualifying company, you [...]
I am often asked about Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). Often people are aware that they are a way of saving tax but are not sure if they are right for them. So here is a simple, straightforward guide. The Enterprise Investment Scheme is a tax- efficient investment that was introduced by the Government back in [...]
Should they be included in your retirement portfolio? As retirement planning becomes increasingly more complicated, holding Venture Capital Trusts (VCT's) or Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS's) in your portfolio may prove beneficial. Venture Capital Trusts. VCTs are companies that are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are run by a fund manager and aim to [...]
